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Which form of travel ID is right for you?

U.S. PASSPORT

Considered the "gold standard" of identification documents issued to American citizens.

Pros: Accepted for air, land and sea travel worldwide.

Cons: Most expensive. A U.S. passport is $100 for an adult (valid for 10 years); $85 for children under 16 (valid for five years).

Getting one: Passports are issued by the U.S. State Department (877-487-2778, travel.state.gov/passport)....

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